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Lights, sound, and action.
These three words are ubiquitous in any performance, driving industries like theater, movies, and music that aim to immerse audiences in a whole different world. L-Acoustics, a premier French audio manufacturer, helps complete that world by providing sound for countless clients and events across those industries.
Sophia Green and Ayen Monasha didn't plan to start a company together when they met briefly at Business Today's 50th International Conference in November 2024. The unlikely duo of a biochemistry student from Toronto attending her first conference, and the other, a founder, in the middle of exiting his first startup. They exchanged a conversation, connected on LinkedIn, and went their separate ways.
Many people go days, weeks, years, even decades without finding their purpose or motivation to pursue their endeavors. Sara McCabe, Chief Executive Officer of Wayside Youth, illustrates how to find your “why” through her experiences in the human and social services industry.
The metals industry is defined by supply chains, fluctuating geopolitics, and predominantly male leadership. Yet, Devon Winters, CEO of New Jersey-based FW Winter Inc. & Co, runs her family-owned business with expert leadership, specializing in processing metal powders for a wide range of industries.
In 2026, the United States will host the largest sporting event ever staged. Neil Buethe is one of the people making sure it goes off without a hitch. As Advisor to the CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation–the nonprofit governing body that oversees American soccer at every level, from youth leagues to the national teams–Buethe has spent over two decades at the center of the sport’s growth. He came to Business Today’s 51st International Conference to share what that journey has looked like, and what he wishes he’d known at the start of it.
As President and CEO of Steinberg Hart, David Hart leads with intention, thoughtfully prioritizing his time and reinforcing the idea that every decision truly matters. When asked about his daily responsibilities, he distinguishes between what he does and what he should do. His main focus is staying connected to the true meaning of leadership, mainly, making “sure that we’re always looking ahead, as fundamentally, our job is to invent the future.”
“Do you want to do the same amount with fewer people, or do you want to do more with the same number of people?” This is the question that Zeitview Chief Technology Officer Matthew Falk poses to his executive team in stark contrast to the tech industry’s rush to replace workers with AI. Falk believes that AI should amplify human potential rather than replace it.
Alec Konstantin, Chief Operating Officer at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, spoke at Business Today’s 51st International Conference about law and leadership. He emphasized a key point: “People won’t see the picture until you put it in the right frame.” For him, framing is essential, not just decorative, as it enables action on complex ideas and commitments.
The typical corporation consists of several employees, managers, directors, the C-level executives, investors, and, most importantly, the primary CEO. But not at Standard Fiber. Chad Altbaier, co-CEO of Standard Fiber, emphasizes the uniqueness of being an industry leader unconventionally. Drawing on years of experience in the textile industry, from his time at a family business through his jump to Standard Fiber, Altbaier reflects on his role as co-CEO and how that has shaped him into the leader he is today.
Podcasts
Gloria Wang talks with Ziad Foty, CEO of Design in DC, about connecting design work to local markets, managing and resolving creative conflicts, and storytelling through company designs.
Kimberley Tran talks with Jose 'Pepe' Gorbea about memorable brand campaigns, from chocolate sales to elephant protection, and the value of sustainability and diversity in marketing.
Gloria Wang chats with Renee Miller, President and Creative Director of The Miller Group Marketing, a woman-owned, creatively led, strategically driven digital advertising and marketing agency based out of Los Angeles. In this podcast, Renee discusses how audiovisual projects are the future of the marketing world and how The Miller Group positions itself to help companies craft their brand message in terms of sustainability and diversity in order to create consumer impact. Renee also shares advice on the practical skills that aspiring designers need to know when entering the digital industry.
Mary Zalla, Global President of Consumer Brands at Landor & Fitch, one of the largest brand and design firms in the world, shares with us how she got started in the design industry and her five truths for emerging designers to excel in the field – designing with purpose, designing brands that move, looking for the overlooked, and being comfortable with ambiguity.
In this Design Nation 2021 podcast, Gloria Wang speaks to Joanne Chan, CEO of Turner Duckworth. Turner Duckworth is a global strategic design and project management firm that strives to design unmistakable visual identities and packaging for the world's greatest brands, clients of which include Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Levi's. In this podcast, Joanne speaks about her role at Turner Duckworth for facilitating creativity, the story behind a memorable project with Levi's regarding trademarks, and how designing for the digital and screen age has transformed the meaning of space and simplicity for her.
In this first episode of Crossing the Career Chasm, a new podcast series from Business Today, we speak with LandIt’s Lisa Skeete Tatum. We touch upon many subjects, focusing on why you need a "Board of Advisors," how to build your personal brand, and Mrs. Tatum's own experience doing all of these over her career. We hope you enjoy our first episode!
For Design Nation 2021's third podcast, Kathy Li speaks to Katy Olson, Editor of AD Pro, which is a members-only community for design industry professionals and includes over 100 years of searchable Architectural Digest archives. In this podcast, Katy shares more about her passion for the history of design, the importance of events in the design community, and how AD Pro is using education to help emerging designers and small businesses enter the industry.
For Design Nation 2021's second podcast, Vivian Li speaks to Jacob Pace, CEO of Flighthouse Media. Known as the leading GenZ brand and agency, Flighthouse Media has more than 30 million followers across platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) and was named a 2020 Most Innovative Company by Fast Company. Previously, Flighthouse Media has worked with global celebrities and influencers including blackbear, Charli D'Amelio, and Marshmello. In this podcast, Jacob chats about what drives him each day as a 22 year old CEO and what has helped Flighthouse take off on social media with GenZ. He also shares how young entrepreneurs and artists can keep up momentum as they explore their own creative passions.
In this episode of BT Beats, we speak with Caroline Casey an award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of The Valuable 500 - a catalyst for an inclusion revolution that exists to position disability equally on the global business leadership agenda. Throughout the conversation we discuss her experiences as a founder and how she has tried to bring about social change. Thanks for listening!
Interviews
Lights, sound, and action.
These three words are ubiquitous in any performance, driving industries like theater, movies, and music that aim to immerse audiences in a whole different world. L-Acoustics, a premier French audio manufacturer, helps complete that world by providing sound for countless clients and events across those industries.
Sophia Green and Ayen Monasha didn't plan to start a company together when they met briefly at Business Today's 50th International Conference in November 2024. The unlikely duo of a biochemistry student from Toronto attending her first conference, and the other, a founder, in the middle of exiting his first startup. They exchanged a conversation, connected on LinkedIn, and went their separate ways.
Many people go days, weeks, years, even decades without finding their purpose or motivation to pursue their endeavors. Sara McCabe, Chief Executive Officer of Wayside Youth, illustrates how to find your “why” through her experiences in the human and social services industry.
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Streaming services like Netflix are shaking up the film industry, but are also working on diversifying their content by collaborating with international filmmakers. However, this foray into diverse content only goes so far, because the industry still suffers representation for women/minorities in senior leadership and explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters.
The Foodservice industry might employ the most minorities, but that diversity is not reaching the top ranks in the kitchen. In particular, the strong focus on the European system has caused a lack of representation of culinary traditions from other parts of the world. Grace Chung analyzes how there is heavy cultural bias towards cooking in the French style among restaurateurs and how the culinary curriculum as a whole disregards the traditions and importance of other global cuisines.
Despite the promise of objectivity in AI algorithms used in hiring, the technologies that are meant to prevent bias and increase diversity in the workforce are actually introducing more of it. In this research-based approach, Business Today writer Antonio Simental analyzes how this systematic issue stems from flawed datasets.
The booming startup scene has also introduced concepts of interconnected work-life management that would have been unthinkable a decade ago. While part of this evolution is undoubtedly part of the regular adaptation of the workplace to modern expectations and technological advances, a different component and its place in the workspace has changed profoundly: time.
Event Coverage
Former secretary of Tiffany & Co. and current General Counsel of prestige hair care brand Olaplex, John Duffy, visited his alma mater on April 2nd. His presentation to Princeton students ranged from a discussion of the pressures of working for an up-and-coming company, the importance of rebranding, and how to take advantage of opportunities at Princeton.
As she discussed her tenure at MSNBC, Jones acknowledged the significance of being the first Black woman to lead a major news network. “I knew it was a big deal, but I didn’t realize how much people would latch on to it,” she admitted. Despite the weight of this milestone, she remained committed to using her platform to amplify diverse voices and cultivate an inclusive newsroom.
Experts from Bellcast Partners dive into key strategies for breaking into private equity in a recent webinar. Discover the secrets of private equity pathways, training, recruitment cycles, and interview preparation that are crucial to securing a position in this coveted industry.
In this Design Nation interview with Sarah Alpern, VP of Design at LinkedIn, Sarah shares how her own personal design values and work at LinkedIn allows for her to embrace trust, accessibility, and equity in design. She also suggests what designers should ask themselves as they start to discover their own creative approaches and design philosophies, and explains how LinkedIn uses user research to design a product that is for everyone, by everyone.
For Design Nation 2021's third podcast, Kathy Li speaks to Katy Olson, Editor of AD Pro, which is a members-only community for design industry professionals and includes over 100 years of searchable Architectural Digest archives. In this podcast, Katy shares more about her passion for the history of design, the importance of events in the design community, and how AD Pro is using education to help emerging designers and small businesses enter the industry.
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“When you're in the government service, you're generally a risk-averse person,” Wilcox said. “I learn something new [now] every day about the types of businesses that are out there, the finance aspect of it, the laws you have to comply with, [things that] have nothing to do with export controls and sanctions that pertain to actually owning and running a business.”
Valentine’s work spans continents, with team members spread across time zones in Dublin, India, the Philippines, and the United States. This global distribution offers distinct advantages, including the ability to maximize productivity. Valentine explains, “We can shoot a deliverable off to our team members overseas. They can start working on it in their morning. And so you start to get into more of a 16-hour production schedule versus an eight-hour production schedule.”
Think smaller nations cannot contribute to the fight against climate change? Think again. Cooper Austen dives into Belize's recent debt-for-nature swap and how it may pave the path for more deals like this in the future.
Are we seeing another cold war on the rise? The world’s two biggest powerhouses—the US and China—have been at a clash as of late which has been spilling over into different economic sectors, with the semiconductors market in particular taking a huge blow.
To see how specific chip manufacturers like Nvidia and Arm are affected by the “chip-war,” read this article by James Clavel.
Technology
“The finance world is small,” she said. “It’s crucial to build and maintain strong connections throughout your career, both inside and outside of your company.” Vairavan attributes much of her career success to the mentors she’s had along the way, particularly those who helped guide her through difficult decisions and transitions.
Is the solar industry going downhill? The recent decline in California’s solar industry raises concerns for solar’s future.
Say no to simple debugging using ChatGPT. Alex Egol dives into Factory, a new and innovative software company founded by two Princeton students, which seeks to automate the entire software development process using artificial intelligence.
Are we seeing another cold war on the rise? The world’s two biggest powerhouses—the US and China—have been at a clash as of late which has been spilling over into different economic sectors, with the semiconductors market in particular taking a huge blow.
To see how specific chip manufacturers like Nvidia and Arm are affected by the “chip-war,” read this article by James Clavel.
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Lights, sound, and action.
These three words are ubiquitous in any performance, driving industries like theater, movies, and music that aim to immerse audiences in a whole different world. L-Acoustics, a premier French audio manufacturer, helps complete that world by providing sound for countless clients and events across those industries.
Why is it that those least able to afford them purchase the most lottery tickets? And what can be done to improve these spending habits? Prize-Linked Savings Accounts (PLSAs), a savings account that runs a lottery for its members, might hold the answer.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals marked the end of the longest and most tumultuous season in the NBA’s 74 year history. Yet by all accounts, this past season was a success. In what has been a year of chaos, the NBA formulated one of the most successful initiatives taken during the COVID-19 pandemic–The NBA Bubble.
Optimizing quality, cost, and accessibility of healthcare may be a three-pronged scenario, but there remains room for improvement in both Australia and the US. Business Today spoke to Anjana Sreedhar, author of “Healthcare of a Thousand Slights”, and Charles Fedor, an economics student at the University of Western Australia, about perceived gaps and possible solutions for the Australian and American health insurance and healthcare spaces.
Culture
Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter has prompted controversy in terms of the internal changes and the synergies between Musk’s other companies. However, the path towards resolving these controversies is convoluted, but very necessary, so that Musk’s acquisition contains some value-add
The streaming wars is highly divided amongst a few key players. Roku is now considering being bought by one of these streaming giants. How would Roku being acquired shape the future of streaming services? This article discusses the potential scenarios and the outcomes for the streaming giants
As competition within the streaming world increases, Netflix needs to shift its business model in order to maintain its market share. While it may be difficult, this article focuses on some of the potential tactics that will keep Netflix in a position of strength.
The global pandemic is squeezing the living space out of many industries, including the traditional fashion industry. However, to some Internet-based fields such as esports, the pandemic has produced more opportunity. COVID-19 has also catalyzed more cross-border cooperation: traditional industries need new blood to twist the adverse situation, while emerging industries need legacy icons or brands to help them unlock broader markets. Hence, the marriage between fashion and esports under the pandemic is unexpected, but predictably, influential.
Finance & Business
Former secretary of Tiffany & Co. and current General Counsel of prestige hair care brand Olaplex, John Duffy, visited his alma mater on April 2nd. His presentation to Princeton students ranged from a discussion of the pressures of working for an up-and-coming company, the importance of rebranding, and how to take advantage of opportunities at Princeton.
AI will continue to grow in various fields, including “robotics in manufacturing, predictive AI in renewable energy, drug development in life sciences, and personalized AI tutors in education.” With this, “companies must challenge themselves to envision and implement more breakthrough initiatives.” In a recent McKinsey survey, 94% of employees and 99% of C-suite leaders report having some level of familiarity with gen AI tools,” showing already the familiarity of leading business employees and leaders in AI. AI seems to have become a necessary skill in the business world and a large, inevitable part of the future of the business world.
The shift to return to the office was driven not just by individual preferences but largely by an information cascade, where decision-makers based their choices on the observed actions of others rather than their own private knowledge or “private signal.” By examining the return to the office trend through the lens of the information cascade model, it becomes clear how social influence overtook personal preference and how fragile such cascades can really be
Remote work has evolved from a pandemic-era necessity to a cornerstone of modern business strategy. As businesses seek to attract top talent and stay competitive, they continue embracing new approaches to managing distributed teams. Here are five major trends shaping the future of remote work:
Lifestyle
Former secretary of Tiffany & Co. and current General Counsel of prestige hair care brand Olaplex, John Duffy, visited his alma mater on April 2nd. His presentation to Princeton students ranged from a discussion of the pressures of working for an up-and-coming company, the importance of rebranding, and how to take advantage of opportunities at Princeton.
The shift to return to the office was driven not just by individual preferences but largely by an information cascade, where decision-makers based their choices on the observed actions of others rather than their own private knowledge or “private signal.” By examining the return to the office trend through the lens of the information cascade model, it becomes clear how social influence overtook personal preference and how fragile such cascades can really be
Remote work has evolved from a pandemic-era necessity to a cornerstone of modern business strategy. As businesses seek to attract top talent and stay competitive, they continue embracing new approaches to managing distributed teams. Here are five major trends shaping the future of remote work:
Most Princeton students have or will experience burnout at some point during their college experience. If you would like some advice for how to overcome this, check out some insights offered by Davena Hoskins.